Public Works Department achieves accreditation

Coppell—The City of Coppell is pleased to announce that the Public Works Department recently received full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). Coppell Public Works is one of 22 agencies in Texas to achieve this distinction, which awards agencies for complying with APWA’s recommended public works practices and is designed to encourage continuous improvement of public works operations and management.

The Public Works Department went through the five-step process of accreditation earlier this year, which included an internal review or self-assessment of practices compared to APWA recommended practices, a formal application, an improvement period to bring all practices into compliance, and a site visit evaluation.

“The department takes pride in maintaining high standards at all times for our residents,” Coppell Public Works director Mike Garza said. “Staff went the extra mile to ensure a successful site visit and evaluation and we are honored to receive this recognition.”

The APWA’s accreditation process is open to all government agencies with responsibilities for public work functions and is granted for a four-year period.

SOURCE City of Coppell